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A preliminary, makes sense. Interesting, with it one could really have a closer idea about how the end result will look like.

We know 10th, 9th, and 2nd. Based on Takamina's discussion with Yuuko in last episode, I think it's safe to assume Takamina came in 1st. We know Chieri was the only understudy to rank, and according to Tsubasa's post, we'll be meeting new successor characters, which means seven or fewer of the nine successors we're familiar with ranked. Most likely fewer, since it looks like we're meeting several new characters.

So aside from Takamina and Yuuko, I wonder who ranked that we know. Mayu, to reflect her real life popularity? Sae probably didn't make it since she's had the shortest career as a successor (being part of the 76th generation) and, quite frankly, she doesn't get enough screentime. Who else...?

We know 10th, 9th, and 2nd. Based on Takamina's discussion with Yuuko in last episode, I think it's safe to assume Takamina came in 1st. We know Chieri was the only understudy to rank, and according to Tsubasa's post, we'll be meeting new successor characters, which means seven or fewer of the nine successors we're familiar with ranked. Most likely fewer, since it looks like we're meeting several new characters.

So aside from Takamina and Yuuko, I wonder who ranked that we know. Mayu, to reflect her real life popularity? Sae probably didn't make it since she's had the shortest career as a successor (being part of the 76th generation) and, quite frankly, she doesn't get enough screentime. Who else...?

Well I guess we'll see in a few hours anyway.

What I thought she meant is that they would be releasing the full ranking of the preliminaries, not just top 10, and that way they would be able to present all the 10 new characters. Is that interpretation not possible with that announcement?

You know.... if her father was ever smarter, he should have said that like.... alot earlier..... I mean, no psychology like reverse psychology right?

No, I think her dad seriously wants her to succeed as an idol, in order to further his Kirara research. He probably didn't mean for Chieri to react the way she did... unless he has an even bigger plan that this is all a part of. Planning ten steps ahead?

No, I think her dad seriously wants her to succeed as an idol, in order to further his Kirara research. He probably didn't mean for Chieri to react the way she did... unless he has an even bigger plan that this is all a part of. Planning ten steps ahead?

I meant when he said:
"From the start I wanted to force you out on AKB...." which is like.....almost proven in around ep.....6 or 7 I think (when the DES attacked.)

I meant when he said:
"From the start I wanted to force you out on AKB...." which is like.....almost proven in around ep.....6 or 7 I think (when the DES attacked.)

He might not be telling the truth. People have speculated that he's been planning Chieri's rise to idolhood for years. Chieri was on Lancastar at the beginning of episode 1, which means her father probably had business there. Most likely, some Zodiac factories are located on Lancastar. As for other things on the same planet... Dualium, hmm...

Well, we'll see. The smug, mysterious way he's been portrayed so far implies that everything is keikaku doori for Mr. Sono, but perhaps he makes mistakes or changes his mind too.

Both. Right now Zodiac uses dualium for these purposes, but it needs to be extracted from the soil, meaning who knows how much money spent on mining. That means if he manages to synthesize kiraras he will be making tons of money by replacing the current FTL technology.

Both. Right now Zodiac uses dualium for these purposes, but it needs be extracted from the soil, meaning who knows how much money spent on mining. That means if he manages to synthesize kiraras he will be making tons of money by replacing the current FTL technology.

And maybe... Just maybe... He might see the Megaroad with Lynn Minmei! I would probably flipped out if he was a secret idol otaku! (just like RL Kawamori)

The elections went as much as I expected, with Chieri refusing to give up and Yuuko basically getting on top.
Nagisa's thoughts were all over the place, IMO, and I felt there wasn't a clear idea on how to develop her character in this episode.
I have to wonder what's exactly up with Sensei-Sensei... Can they also explain what is he?
The flow of the episode wasn't bad at all, but I felt they may need a boost in pace, since there's basically nothing solved as of now.

The elections went as much as I expected, with Chieri refusing to give up and Yuuko basically getting on top.
Nagisa's thoughts were all over the place, IMO, and I felt there wasn't a clear idea on how to develop her character in this episode.
I have to wonder what's exactly up with Sensei-Sensei... Can they also explain what is he?
The flow of the episode wasn't bad at all, but I felt they may need a boost in pace, since there's basically nothing solved as of now.

Spoiler for ep 4/17:

Nagisa thoughts were going all over the place in the beginning but from Tomochin rank onwards she changed it from finally understand and admiring the general elections, and also getting the a bit of the spirit of competition she lacked. She seems serious now on trying to become a better idol.